| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $14.25 | 8.445% | $15.4534 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.52 | 5.656% | $258.3501 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.65 | 3.421% | $38.938 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.87 | 10.125% | $129.8043 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.62 | 6.269% | $156.8743 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.58 | 3.191% | $258.576 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.26 | 6.345% | $156.6036 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.75 | $1,014.5997 | $1,014.59 | $1,014.60 | $1,014.70 | |